ANNE SMOLENSKY

Anne Smolensky was called home on September 4, 2013, at the age of 95. She departed this life, surrounded by her loving family.

Anne was raised in New York City, then relocated to Paramus, NJ, where she and her husband, Henry, raised their children. Predeceased by Henry, Anne relocated to Lakewood, NJ in 1988.

While raising her children, Anne worked in the Paramus, NJ School District accounting department. Following retirement from the Paramus School District, she became active in the League of Ukrainian Church Community, Southern New Jersey branch. Anne was one of the major fund-drivers for St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church; overseeing year-round production and sales of homemade pedaheh. She was proud of her Ukrainian heritage and traditions and shared them with her family.

Anne is survived by her sister, June Seiler; her daughter, Regina Wittosch and husband, Bill; her son, Robert Smolensky and wife, Maryalice; as well as her grandchildren: Justine, Martha, Katherine, Scott, and Lauren. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren: Jacob, Julianna, Jean, Ian, Sean, Tyler, Benjamin, Christian, and Andrew. She is additionally survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and family-like friends, and their children. She loved everyone dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1344 White Oak Bottom Road, Toms River, NJ. Arrive at the funeral home at 8 a.m. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Stephens Ukrainian Catholic Church in Anne Smolensky's memory are appreciated. www.silvertonmemorial.com

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